This opening track ends up being one of the better songs in the album. Ironically named “Intro,” since the rest of the album feels inconsistent, the first track does showcase his beautiful vocals and powerful lyrics. However, this mood does make a couple of appearances on “Free Spirit,” mainly in the first and the last tracks.
Obviously his sound is going to change over time, but he didn’t have to scrap so much of the relatable lyrics and non-generic pop that earned him his popularity. Although a few tracks on “Free Spirit” do meet these expectations, I was ultimately disappointed when the album wasn’t as good as I anticipated it to be. The melody overpowered his vocals, shifting the listener’s attention away from the lyrics.Īs someone who has listened to Khalid since the release of “American Teen,” I, like many other fans, was expecting an album with more unfiltered emotion and powerful vocals. Possibly shadowed by fellow performer Billie Eilish’s new album that was released a week prior to “Free Spirit,” Khalid’s album lacked variety between tracks. Fans were excited to hear new music from Khalid, but “Suncity” ended up generating little buzz. Many songs from his EP “Suncity,” which released in October 2018, transferred over to this album.
“Free Spirit” loses all the strengths of “American Teen,” such as the personal, relateable lyrics, strapping vocals, original sounds and consistency throughout the album.Īs much as I respect Khalid, “Free Spirit” is nothing more than a good album to listen to while hanging out with friends during a summer night or during a drive. The beats and melodies retain Khalid’s ’90s R&B vibe, but sounds of generic pop slip through. Some lyrics were personal, but many still lacked depth.
He could have done more during the two years since “American Teen’s” release. “Free Spirit” showcases the growth of Khalid as an artist and as a person, but the album itself lacks the meaningful lyrics and strong vocals that are featured in “American Teen,” his first studio album. The themes of love and relationships are explored in the 17 tracks, but the album still misses raw emotion. The 21-year-old produced a good album to vibe to, that was decent overall. Talented singer-songwriter Khalid’s highly anticipated sophomore album “Free Spirit” meets expectations but fails to surpass them as the music is very cautious, producing an enjoyable yet rather conventional album.
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